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News India Live, Digital Desk: Cameron Green became the most expensive foreign player in history in the IPL 2026 auction. There was a huge competition between KKR and CSK to buy him, in which KKR ultimately won. But the deal has surprised experts as Green’s previous IPL record has been quite modest compared to his price tag.
1. Sharp questions from former cricketer
According to the report, former Indian batsman (hint Aakash Chopra Or Krishnamachari Srikanth (who often makes such bold statements) raised questions on KKR’s strategy:
Performance vs Money: He said that giving an amount of more than Rs 25 crore to a player who has not yet ‘dominated’ the league is beyond comprehension.
Big question: “Has Green done anything like this in the IPL? He may have the talent, but has he proved to be a single-handed match-winner?”
2. Cameron Green’s IPL journey (Stat Check)
Green has so far played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Batting: He has scored almost 700+ runs in 29 matches, which includes one century.
Bowling: He has not been that effective in bowling, with only 16 wickets to his name.
Lack of continuity: Experts believe that Green is good at the top of the order, but KKR are looking at him as a finisher in the middle order, where his record is not very special.
3. KKR’s defence: Russell’s ‘successor’?
KKR CEO Venky Mysore defended the decision, saying:
Long Term Investment: Andre Russell is now at the last stage of his career. KKR needed a young all-rounder who could contribute with both batting and bowling.
Power Coach: The team has appointed Andre Russell as a ‘power coach’ so that he can transform youngsters like Green into dangerous hitters like himself.
4. The Financial Twist
Even though KKR 25.20 crores Have bid, but as per the new rules of IPL:
Green only Rs 18 crore (which is the highest retention slab).
the rest Rs 7.20 crore Will go to BCCI’s ‘Player Welfare Fund’.
However, only Rs 25.20 crore has been deducted from KKR’s purse.